How to Use the Forecast MCP in VS Code Copilot
Share live Forecast project tracking and milestones with your entire team in VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Forecast MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Forecast to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Shared Forecast project tracking in VS Code Copilot
This MCP Server lets your engineering team track active Forecast goals directly from their editor. The VS Code Copilot agent uses `list_projects` to keep everyone aligned on current Forecast priorities. Because the configuration is saved in your repository, every developer gets instant access to Forecast tools. VS Code Copilot removes the need for manual setup across the team.
Manage developer tasks and Forecast milestones
Keep your team focused on the right priorities in VS Code Copilot. Your agent runs `list_tasks` to pull the current Forecast workload and display it right inside the chat panel using this MCP tool. It checks `list_milestones` to make sure everyone knows when critical Forecast features are due. VS Code Copilot keeps your Forecast sprints on track without extra status meetings.
Verify Forecast client details in VS Code Copilot
Ensure your billable hours are assigned correctly in VS Code Copilot. The VS Code Copilot agent uses `list_clients` to verify which account a specific Forecast project belongs to. It also queries `list_people` to see who is assigned to each Forecast phase. This helps project leads balance the workload across the engineering team inside VS Code Copilot.
Set up Forecast MCP in VS Code Copilot
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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Open MCP configuration
Open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create.vscode/mcp.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Forecast MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your
.vscode/mcp.json. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Switch to Agent mode
Open Copilot Chat (
Cmd+Shift+I/Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes. - 4
Verify the connection
In the Copilot Chat input, type
#to list available tools. You should see the Forecast tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Forecast transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"forecast-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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